Terschelling Frisian

The importance of Terschelling Frisian in today's society is undeniable. Since its origins, Terschelling Frisian has played a fundamental role in multiple aspects of daily life, from politics to economics, culture and technology. In recent years, interest in Terschelling Frisian has grown exponentially, thanks in part to advances in research and development that have allowed a better understanding of its importance and impact on the world. In this article, we will explore the role Terschelling Frisian plays in our current society, as well as its evolution over time and possible implications for the future.

Terschellings
Skylgersk
Native toNetherlands
EthnicityFrisians
Native speakers
(undated figure of 1,200[citation needed])
Language codes
ISO 639-3None (mis)
Glottologters1236

Terschelling Frisian, or Skylgersk, is a West Frisian language spoken on the island of Terschelling (Skylge) in the Netherlands. In the central stretch of the island a dialect of Dutch (Midslands) is spoken, but on the western and eastern ends of the island are spoken two Frisian dialects, known simply as Westersk ('Western') and Aastersk ('Eastern'), by about 800 and 400 people, respectively.[citation needed]